Pizza Connection (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1985, Pizza Connection is an action, drama and crime film directed by Damiano Damiani, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Mario (Placido), an Italian American who manages a pizzeria in NYC, is charged with an assassination of a judge in Palermo. He leaves the States, comes back to Sicily and recruit Michele, his younger brother, for some help. Michele is a good guy not involved with the Mafia, that is trying to build his life on honesty and hard-working. Michele needs some money to give freedom to a prostitute he is in love, and Mario promise his help in change of an hands to set up his trap for the judge. Anyway Michele isn't made with the same "pasta" of Mario, he couldn't never be a real Mafioso and this causes many between the two brother and the Mafia. There is only a way for Mario to save his brother. A way that Mafia could like.
Who’s in it. Pizza Connection stars Michele Placido as Mario Aloia, Mark Chase as Michele Aloia, Simona Cavallari as Cecilia Smedile and Massimo De Francovich as Chief Prosecutor Santa Lucia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Pizza Connection has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pizza Connection page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pizza Connection tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pizza Connection (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pizza Connection change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pizza Connection worth watching?
- Pizza Connection holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pizza Connection?
- Pizza Connection stars Michele Placido, Mark Chase, Simona Cavallari, Massimo De Francovich and Renato Mori.
- When was Pizza Connection released?
- Pizza Connection was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.